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United States disaster response

Northeast region

Hurricane Irene response

Spring 2011 storms, tornadoes and flooding

Northeast Flooding, April 1, 2010
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West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy & Workcamps (WVMAW)


Southeast region

Hurricane Irene response

Spring 2011 storms, tornadoes and flooding

Tennessee – May 2010 flooding; tornadoes in the Southeast

2008 Hurricane and Tropical Storms (Fay, Gustav, Hanna, Ike)

2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita – Coming Home: Hurricane Katrina Five Years Later tells the story of how hurricane survivors and volunteers helping to rebuild have touched each other’s lives. Watch a trailer of the video and order a free DVD (as seen on NBC) to share with your work team or congregation.  Celebrate the difference Presbyterians have made.  Also read online Forever Blue – Presbyterian Impact in the Gulf Coast Continues.


Midwest region

Spring 2011 storms, tornadoes and flooding

June 29, 2011 - Severe flooding in the Midwest; 11,000 evacuated in North Dakota


Southern region

Spring 2011 storms, tornadoes and flooding

Gulf of Mexico oil spill – April 2010

2008 Hurricane and Tropical Storms (Fay, Gustav, Hanna, Ike)

2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita – Coming Home: Hurricane Katrina Five Years Later tells the story of how hurricane survivors and volunteers helping to rebuild have touched each other’s lives. Watch a trailer of the video and order a free DVD (as seen on NBC) to share with your work team or congregation.  Celebrate the difference Presbyterians have made.  Also read online Forever Blue – Presbyterian Impact in the Gulf Coast Continues.

Find where volunteers are still needed in the United States


Heartland region

No response at this time


Northwest region

Alaska – spring 2009 flooding and ice jams
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Southwest region

Arizona – June 2011 Wildfires

Arizona – January 2011 shootings in Tucson
PC(USA) member among those killed in Arizona shootings, news from January 10, 2011

Second Tucson shooting victim with Presbyterian ties identified; Carolyn Winfrey Gillette re-releases two hymns for commemorative use, news from January 11, 2011


Helpful links

Disaster News Network

Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study

PresbyTel answers your questions about the PC(USA). Call (800) 872-3283 to talk to a PresbyTel consultant.

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